2018 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL service indicator

Normal Maintenance Intervals
At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
Change engine oil and filter.2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with a dipstick). Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle (All Wheel Drive vehicles only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
1Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change Indicator Reset (page 318).
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
Axle and PTU Maintenance
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle(AWD only) in your vehicle does not requireany normal scheduled maintenance.Changing or checking the PTU lubricant isnot necessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water or shows signs ofleakage. Contact your authorized dealer forservice.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East, NorthAfrica, Sub-Saharan Africa or locations withsimilar climates using an American PetroleumInstitute (API) Certified for Gasoline Engines(Certification mark) oil of SM or SN quality,the normal oil change interval is 5,000 mi(8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
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Scheduled Maintenance

Changing a Fuse..........................................309Fuses.....................................................................309
Changing a Road Wheel.............................364Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................365Stowing the flat tire ...........................................369Tire Change Procedure....................................366
Changing the 12V Battery..........................325Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.7LEcoBoost™/3.0L EcoBoost™.....................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.7L......332Changing the Wiper Blades.......................327Changing the Windshield Wiper Blades......328
Checking MyKey System Status.................64MyKey Distance.....................................................64Number of Admin Keys.......................................65Number of MyKeys...............................................64
Checking the Wiper Blades.......................327Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance..................................................44Child Restraint Positioning...........................33Child Safety.......................................................19General Information..............................................19
Child Safety Locks..........................................34Child Seats........................................................21Cleaning Leather Seats...............................341Cleaning Products........................................334Materials................................................................334
Cleaning the Engine....................................337Cleaning the Exterior...................................335Cleaning the Headlamps..................................335Exterior Chrome Parts.......................................336Exterior Plastic Parts..........................................336Stripes or Graphics............................................336Underbody...........................................................336Under Hood.........................................................336
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens...........................340Cleaning the Interior....................................338Cleaning Black Label or PresidentialInterior...............................................................338
Cleaning the Wheels....................................341Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................337Clearing All MyKeys.......................................64Climate............................................................454Climate Control..............................................146Climate Controlled Seats............................168Ventilated Seats...................................................168
Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check..............................319
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..........55Creating a MyKey...........................................63Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................64
Cross Traffic Alert.........................................255Blocked Sensors................................................258Switching the System Off and On..................258System Errors......................................................258System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts.................................................................258System Limitations.............................................258Using the Cross Traffic Alert System............255
Cruise Control.................................................86Principle of Operation.......................................237Type One................................................................86Type Two.................................................................87
Cruise controlSee: Using Cruise Control................................237
Customer Assistance..................................286
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Data Recording................................................10Event Data Recording...........................................10Service Data Recording.......................................10
Daytime Running Lamps...............................94Type One - Conventional(Non-Configurable)..........................................95Type Two - Configurable....................................95
Direction Indicators........................................97Indicating a Lane Change...................................97
Doors and Locks.............................................67
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Exterior Mirrors..............................................102360-Degree Camera..........................................104Auto-Dimming Feature......................................104Auto-Folding Mirrors..........................................103Blind Spot Monitor..............................................105Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors...............................103Heated Exterior Mirrors.....................................104Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors...........................104Lincoln Welcome Mat.........................................104Memory Mirrors....................................................104Power Exterior Mirrors.......................................102Signal Indicator Mirrors......................................104
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Fastening the Seatbelts................................37Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.......................................39Seatbelt Locking Modes.....................................38Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy..................37
Flat TireSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Floor Mats.......................................................277Front Parking Aid.........................................220Obstacle Distance Indicator.............................221
Front Passenger Sensing System..............50Fuel and Refueling........................................183Fuel Consumption.........................................189Advertised Capacity...........................................189
Fuel Economy......................................................189
Fuel Filler Funnel Location..........................184Fuel Filter........................................................325Fuel Quality.....................................................183Choosing the Right Fuel....................................183
Fuel Shutoff...................................................280Fuses...............................................................294Fuse Specification Chart............................294Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel...........304Power Distribution Box.....................................294
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Garage Door OpenerSee: Universal Garage Door Opener..............171
Gauges............................................................109Audio Status Bar..................................................109Fuel Gauge............................................................110Left/Right Information Group.............................110Time and Temperature Status Bar..................109
GearboxSee: Transmission...............................................194
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................57Intelligent Access..................................................57
General Maintenance Information...........523Multi-Point Inspection.......................................526Owner Checks and Services...........................524
Protecting Your Investment.............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle?............................523Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?......................................................523
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................290Getting the Services You Need................286Away From Home..............................................286
Global Opening and Closing......................102Closing the Windows.........................................102Opening the Windows.......................................102
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Hazard Flashers...........................................280Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.......................328
Headlamp Exit Delay.....................................94HeadrestSee: Head Restraints..........................................154
Head Restraints.............................................154Front seat manual head restraints..................154Rear seat center head restraint.......................155Rear seat outboard head restraints................155
Head Up Display...........................................142Configuring The Head Up Display..................143Head Up Display (HUD).....................................142Head Up Display Information...........................142
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Jump Starting the Vehicle...........................281Connecting the Jumper Cables.....................282Jump Starting......................................................283Preparing Your Vehicle......................................281Removing the Jumper Cables.........................283
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Keyless Entry....................................................78SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad.............78
Keyless Starting.............................................178Ignition Modes......................................................178
Keys and Remote Controls...........................57
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Lane Keeping System..................................247Switching the System On and Off..................248
Lighting Control..............................................92Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.................93Headlamp High Beam.........................................93
Lighting..............................................................92General Information.............................................92
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services......12Lincoln Protect..............................................520Lincoln Protect (CANADA ONLY)....................521
Lincoln Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.Only)..................................................................520
Load Carrying................................................266Load Limit.......................................................266Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................270Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer................................................................266
Locking and Unlocking..................................67Activating Intelligent Access..............................67Autolock..................................................................72Battery Saver..........................................................73Door Lock Indicator..............................................67Door Lock Switch Inhibitor.................................67Emergency Locking..............................................70Illuminated Entry....................................................72Illuminated Exit......................................................72Locking and Unlocking the Doors FromInside...................................................................70Opening the Luggage Compartment...............73Remote Control.....................................................69Smart Unlocks for Intelligent AccessKeys.......................................................................71Unlocking the Driver Door with the KeyBlade.....................................................................71
Lug NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
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Maintenance...................................................312General Information............................................312
Memory Function..........................................163Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................164Linking a Preset Position to your RemoteControl or Intelligent Access Key Fob.......164Saving a Preset Position....................................163
Message CenterSee: Information Displays..................................115
MirrorsSee: Heated Windows and Mirrors..................151See: Windows and Mirrors.................................101
Mobile Communications Equipment...........14Moonroof.........................................................107Bounce-Back........................................................108Opening and Closing the Moonroof...............107
Motorcraft Parts - 2.7L..................................377Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L.................................378Motorcraft Parts - 3.7L.................................379MyKey Troubleshooting................................65MyKey™..............................................................62Principle of Operation.........................................62
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Rear Parking Aid............................................219Obstacle Distance Indicator............................220
Rear Passenger Climate Controls.............150Rear Seat Armrest.........................................169Rear Seats.......................................................165Adjusting the Rear Seats...................................165
Rear View Camera........................................231Using the Rear View Camera System...........232
Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera.....................................231
Recommended Towing Weights...............272Refueling.........................................................186Refueling System Overview.............................186Refueling System Warning................................188Refueling Your Vehicle.......................................187
Remote Control...............................................58Car Finder...............................................................60Intelligent Access Key.........................................58Remote Start..........................................................60Replacing the Battery..........................................58Sounding the Panic Alarm..................................60
Remote Start...................................................152Automatic Settings..............................................152
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..................341Replacement Parts Recommendation........13Collision Repairs.....................................................13
Scheduled Maintenance and MechanicalRepairs.................................................................13Warranty on Replacement Parts.........................13
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl.............................................................61Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................293Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)......292Roadside Assistance...................................279Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside AssistanceProgram Coverage........................................280Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using RoadsideAssistance.......................................................280Vehicles Sold in the United States: GettingRoadside Assistance.....................................279Vehicles Sold in the United States: UsingRoadside Assistance.....................................279
Roadside Emergencies...............................279Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................276
Running Out of Fuel.....................................184Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................185Filling a Portable Fuel Container.....................185
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Safety Canopy™...............................................54Safety Precautions........................................183Satellite Radio...............................................409Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)....................................................................411Satellite Radio Reception Factors...................410SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.....................410Troubleshooting....................................................411
Scheduled Maintenance Record..............535Scheduled Maintenance............................523Seatbelt Extension.........................................45Seatbelt Height Adjustment..........................41Seatbelt Reminder..........................................42Belt-Minder™...........................................................42
Seatbelts...........................................................36Principle of Operation..........................................36
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................41Conditions of operation......................................42
Seats.................................................................153Security.............................................................82Settings...........................................................480911 Assist...............................................................488Ambient Lighting................................................497Bluetooth..............................................................483Clock......................................................................482
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Using Voice Recognition............................430Audio Voice Commands...................................432Climate Voice Commands................................433Mobile App Voice Commands........................438Navigation Voice Commands..........................436Phone Voice Commands..................................433SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands......................................................438Voice Settings Commands...............................439
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program(Canada Only).............................................289
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Vehicle Care..................................................334General Information...........................................334
Vehicle Certification Label.........................380Vehicle Identification Number..................380Vehicle Storage............................................342Battery...................................................................343Body.......................................................................342Brakes....................................................................343Cooling system...................................................343Engine...................................................................342Fuel system..........................................................342General..................................................................342Miscellaneous......................................................343Removing Vehicle From Storage....................343
Tires.......................................................................343
VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................146
VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...............380
Voice Control...................................................86
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...................110Adaptive Cruise Control.....................................110Adaptive Steering................................................110Anti-Lock Braking System...................................111Autohold Active.....................................................111Autohold Unavailable...........................................111Battery......................................................................111Blind Spot Monitor................................................111Brake System.........................................................111Cruise Control........................................................111Direction Indicator................................................112Door Ajar................................................................112Electric Park Brake...............................................112Engine Coolant Temperature............................112Engine Oil...............................................................112Fasten Seatbelt.....................................................112Front Airbag...........................................................112Head Up Display..................................................112High Beam.............................................................112
Hood Ajar...............................................................113Low Beam Malfunction Warning Lamp...........113Low Fuel Level......................................................113Low Tire Pressure Warning................................113Low Washer Fluid.................................................113Parking Lamps.......................................................113Powertrain Fault....................................................113Service Engine Soon...........................................113Stability Control.....................................................114Stability Control Off..............................................114Trunk Ajar...............................................................114
Washer Fluid Check....................................325WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior...............................335
Waxing.............................................................336Welcome Lighting...........................................97Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.........................364
Wheels and Tires..........................................344General Information...........................................344Technical Specifications...................................370
Windows and Mirrors....................................101Windshield Washers......................................90Windshield Wipers.........................................89Intermittent Wipe..................................................89
Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades....................327
Wipers and Washers......................................89
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